Commonwealth Or Empire: A Bystander's View Of The Question (1902)

By Goldwin Smith

Book Overview

""Commonwealth Or Empire: A Bystander�������s View Of The Question"" is a book written by Goldwin Smith in 1902. The book is an analysis of the British Empire and its future direction. Smith was a Canadian-born British historian and journalist who was known for his critical views on the British Empire. In this book, Smith discusses the debate between those who believed in maintaining the British Empire and those who believed in creating a Commonwealth of independent nations. He argues that the Empire was becoming too large and unwieldy and that it would be better for Britain to focus on building a Commonwealth of equal partners. Smith also discusses the role of Britain in the world and its relationship with other nations. He argues that Britain should focus on building strong relationships with other countries rather than trying to maintain its dominance over them. Overall, ""Commonwealth Or Empire"" is a thought-provoking analysis of the British Empire and its future direction. It provides valuable insights into the debates of the time and is still relevant today as countries continue to grapple with issues of sovereignty and international relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163883212
• ISBN13: 9781163883211
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"